PENNE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS SAUCE
This is an absolutely fabulous pasta side dish I created to go along with my scallops in white wine sauce. It really highlights the scallops. Hope you enjoy!!
Provided by polly salama
Categories Penne
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the asparagus into one inch pieces; reserving the tips.
- Cook asparagus in 5 quarts of water until very tender 6-8 minutes.
- Reserve the water by using a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus to a colander.
- Put the drained asparagus in a food processor.
- Cook the tips for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
- Remove from water with slotted spoon, reserving the water.
- Puree the stems with the lemon zest and oil and 1/2 cup of the asparagus water.
- Cook the pasta in the asparagus water to your liking.
- Drain the pasta saving 2 cups of the water.
- Combine the pasta, asparagus sauce and add asparagus water if the sauce is too thick- a little at a time.
- Stir in tips and grated cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve with a light dusting of chopped parsley.
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Daffodilz 444
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The asparagus sauce is so delicious, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
SapsFunny
[email protected]Yum! This dish was so good. The asparagus sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Aasgar Sek
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Mumbejji Shamirah
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.
Valon Aliu
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, and I love this dish. The asparagus sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Heather Qualey
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The asparagus sauce is so creamy and flavorful, they won't even notice they're eating vegetables.
Emmanuel Moses
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy asparagus sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta.
Lovisa Panduleni
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The asparagus sauce is so delicious, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Json Dituna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
razaMuhammad SHORO
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.
Notgaten10
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Nikai young
[email protected]Yum! This dish was so good. The asparagus sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Hassan Tariq
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of asparagus and Parmesan cheese.
gavin Blundell
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy asparagus sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta.
Wandile Phungula
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus sauce is so delicious and easy to make. I served it over penne pasta, and it was a hit with my family.
Bijoux
[email protected]This pasta dish was amazing! The asparagus sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ch Shani
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The asparagus sauce is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that it's a healthy and flavorful dish.
Bemnet Reta
[email protected]This penne pasta with asparagus sauce was a delightful dish! The asparagus sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra garlic and Parmesan cheese, and it was even better.